8 Steps to Develop Healthy Habits

Follow these 8 Steps to Develop Healthy Habits & Take Control of Your Health

A lot of us have goals, ideas or new habits that we want to develop. But it can take a lot of strength, determination, and accountability (and willpower!) to achieve it. How often have you written down a list of things you wanted to accomplish for the week, only to have one or two items crossed off before the next week arrives? How many of us have wanted to run a race every month, only to find yourself unmotivated or under-trained before your next event arrives?

Make a long-term plan for achieving your goal and divide it out into small steps or a flow chart.

Have a daily plan. Set reminders on your phone or write appointments on your daily planner. Schedule tasks just like you would any other appointment. For many individuals, scheduling the same time of day to complete specific tasks will make it easier to make a routine a habit.